With the Calgary Stampede right around the corner, there is a rising trend for homeowners wanting a rustic feel in their home. Since it’s one of our favourite styles, we are happy to share ways that you can create that “county” vibe in your home. Some are bigger changes than others and therefore more costly, but all achieve the same goal.

Before you continue!

Make sure this rustic style speaks to who you are. A home is a representation of those who live within its walls, therefore you need to make sure it suits you. Plus, if you don’t like it, changing the style of your home twice can get expensive.

Is it for you?

If you prefer warm colours that come from embracing the natural features of nature, then rustic is likely a style for you. The benefit of rustic styles is that you can mix it with a secondary style and, if done correctly, can create a beautiful and balanced atmosphere.

How to get the look?

White walls

Having a white accent wall is one of the easiest ways to create a rustic style in you’re home. White is a color that exudes cheerfulness and new beginnings. You can do anything with it, and if there are some rustic styling tips that you can’t do with your home, a white wall will help. Now, you can’t just have a white wall. Decorate it with rustic accessories or include the other tips from this blog.

Wood everywhere and anywhere

Some might say otherwise, but there is actually no limit to the amount of wood you use in a rustic home. If you have a massive appreciation for the beauty of this material, then go wild and pannel the walls with wood, lay it out on the floor, put beams in the roof and accent it with wood accessories. You can either go crazy or use it cautiously. Key is to let the wood be what it is. Appreciate the weathered and imperfect.

Faux animal skins

Nothing makes a room scream rustic like a faux animal rug does. It immediately creates warmth in and brings a little wild from the outside into your home.

Natural colors

Your colour palette should be inspired from the nature around you. Go out and look how the Earth works all those beautiful colours together. Take that visionary example and apply it to your home. It’s easy to create a rustic feel when you let the outdoors influence your design.

Use the Earth’s objects

If you are incorporating something you discovered in nature, try not to force it into becoming what you want it to be. Let it be imperfectly imperfect. Instead, work around the imperfections and you will create that rustic feel flawlessly.

Sturdy fabric

The fabric that should be found in a rustic-style home should only be that which can withstand hard times. If you’re going to have a throw blanket on the couch, make sure its made of thick cotton with simple patterns that remain classic.